Working Groups & Networks

Membership Program
Through our long-standing membership program, we offer a variety of resources and tools—such as webinars, current research, and professional development opportunities—while fostering a of community through exclusive access to virtual events, networking groups, and our gatherings held throughout Indian Country.

Native Philanthropic Professionals Working Group
NAP connects Native people working in philanthropy, provides targeted resources, and supports your growth as an individual and community member.

Native Trustees & Board Members
A space for Native trustees and board members of foundations and those interested in philanthropic governance, centered on relationship-building, knowledge-sharing, and strengthening Native representation in philanthropic decision-making.
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Native Youth Networks
NAP believes young people possess invaluable insights and perspectives that should be central to decision-making processes within philanthropy. Explore two ways young people are shaping the field:

Tribal Philanthropy Coalition
Join our virtual gathering space for Tribal Nations with a giving arm of their own. NAP invites Tribal giving professionals to gather, connect, and support one another in developing philanthropic connections, giving strategies, knowledge, and skills.
Stories & Updates
Changing the conversation.Get the latest NAP news.
NAP Welcomes Sarah EchoHawk as Managing Director
We are excited to welcome Sarah EchoHawk (Pawnee) as the Managing Director of Native Americans in Philanthropy.
Restoring Buffalo, Restoring a Way of Life: The Knife Chief Buffalo Nation Society
The Lakota philosophy continues through the work of the Knife Chief Buffalo Nation Society, a community-led effort restoring buffalo, culture, spirituality, and connections between generations.
Indigenous Tomorrows Fund Expands in Year Two With $1.65 Million Investment in Youth-Led Grantmaking
Native Americans in Philanthropy, Newman’s Own Foundation, and Novo Nordisk are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2025 Indigenous Tomorrows Fund (ITF) grants.
The Indigenous Tomorrows Fund: 2026 Grant Applications Now Closed!
Native Americans in Philanthropy, Newman’s Own Foundation, and Novo Nordisk are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2025 Indigenous Tomorrows Fund (ITF) grants.
Native Youth Grantmakers at NAPCON26
The 2026 Native Youth Grantmakers (NYG) convened together for the first time on the homelands of our Coast Salish relatives. Beyond gaining new relatives and networking at every turn, the retreat’s agenda included courses in personal development, cultural grounding, and exploring each participant’s role as members of their respective communities and their new place within the philanthropic sector.
NAPCON26: Highlights From Our 2026 Annual Conference
Over three days in Riverside, California, Native leaders, funders, organizers, and community members gathered for the Native Americans in Philanthropy 2026 Annual Conference.
Native Youth Grantmakers in Seattle
The 2026 Native Youth Grantmakers (NYG) convened together for the first time on the homelands of our Coast Salish relatives. Beyond gaining new relatives and networking at every turn, the retreat’s agenda included courses in personal development, cultural grounding, and exploring each participant’s role as members of their respective communities and their new place within the philanthropic sector.
Native Americans in Philanthropy Announces Third Cohort of Native Youth Grantmakers
Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP) is thrilled to announce the 2025-2026 Native Youth Grantmakers. These extraordinary and highly accomplished young individuals are the embodiment of passion, excellence, and a deep commitment to making a positive difference in their communities. As we welcome this new cohort, we celebrate their achievements, their futures, and their dedication to advancing Native-led philanthropy.
Standing Hand-in-Hand: Reflections on Reclamation, Partnership, and Possibility in Hawaiʻi
Native Hawaiian Philanthropy, Native Americans in Philanthropy, and Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy came together for the Power in Solidarity: Hawaiʻi Funder Tour